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I had my final fitting this weekend and I’m quite pleased with how the dress turned out! My dress underwent an extreme metamorphosis over the past few months. This is a photo of the dress when it arrived early January 2007:
No photos area available during my first and second fitting. The first fitting was a nightmare and the second one was a private fitting at my seamstress’ home. The third fitting was amazing, Janette did a great job achieving the look I wanted for my dress.
And the after shot during my fourth fitting. Janette is about to bustle my dress..
The french bustle:
Should I go with the gold sash for the ceremony or without? If I don’t wear it during the ceremony, I will most likely wear it for the reception. I really like the dress without the sash but it might look kind of plain. What do you think I should do?
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The dress is beautiful!! It’s gorgeous either way but I think the sash is a particularly lovely touch. I would keep the sash on during the ceremony and reception.
No sash… although I think the sash is beautiful. When I first look at that picture of you with the sash, I feel it somehow cuts you off. I think without the sash you look beutiful and elongated. It’s not plain at all, it’s beautiful.
I like the dress without the sash. Does not look plain at all, especially with all the rusching. I think it looks more elegant too.
I say no sash for the ceremony, since you’ll have your bouquet. Then change it up with the sash for the reception!
Very simple and elegant gown, I love the French bustle! I like it without the sash. While it’s definitely a very popular trend, I think it cuts us vertically challenged Asian girls visually.
it looks great without the sash…if you’re worried about it looking too plain, maybe your accessories can complement the dress…
btw, love the dress…i’m still in the hunt for one, would you mind sharing where it’s from?
I’m not particularly fond of sashes, so I vote no sash for the ceremony (but that’s my own bias).
Can I also say that I’m in love with your veil!!
I agree with graciette2, no sash for the ceremony - so it doesn’t compete with your bouquet and then wear the sash for the reception. That way you’ll get the best of both!! Awesome dress either way!!
I love it with the sash. I don’t think it cuts you off, I think it adds color and a unique touch.
I think i like it better without the sash.
I think the sash is a little thick.
gorgeous! i tried that judd wadel dress on also, but it looks so much better on you!
i say go without the sash for the ceremony and put the sash on at the reception. the best of both worlds! 
i say dress it up with jewelry but wear the sash later on for the reception.
No sash! At all!
Thanks! I think I’ll go without the sash for the ceremony!
Sash, definitely for the ceremony. It’s beautiful and transforms the dress from being just another wedding dress to something really special.
Beautiful, btw.
I vote no sash, especially during the ceremony.
Here’s a compromise that might give the best of both worlds: Could use a sash in the right shade of white to match the dress.
I like the dress without the sash for the ceremony. Then you can “change it up” for the reception if you like.
I like the dress without the sash. It doesn’t look plain at all, it looks very sleek and elegant… It doesn’t look bad with the sash, but I think that with it on, it pulls too much attention to the sash instead of the dress. You want the focus to be on you and your gorgeous dress… not the sash… it really is a gorgeous dress though.. good choice!
Gorgeous dress and I LOVE your veil!
I’m putting my vote in for no-sash ceremony and with-sash reception. I think the sash is a nice touch and compliments your figure and the dress beautifully.
you look stunning; your shoulders are freakin’ goooooooorgeous
I love it with the sash!!! I’m also quite a fan of the empire waist look, so I’m sold on the sash.
I love the way that this dress drapes on your body, it’s a beautiful dress with or without the sash!!!
I like it with and without the sash. I personally would wear it without at the ceremony only because I think your flowers will hide it a little more.
I think you should go with the sash because it adds that extra “oomph”. It also draws attention to your waist line and defines it as well while without the sash, there is no defining feature that “ties” the otherwise gorgeous dress together.
sash, sash, sash!!! i think it makes the dress more unique.
I think it does look a bit dull without the sash. I would totally go with the sash during the ceremony and reception.
I think it’s beautiful with and without the sash, but I think it’d be nice to see the dress uninterrupted by the sash during the ceremony. Sooo pretty!
It’s beautiful the way it is, but I think the sash makes it a little more fun
without but with for the reception. great dress!
gorgeous. Definitely no sash for ceremony.
btw,what’s the lenght of your veil?
I think the length of the veil is the 2nd longest before a cathedral, I can’t remember what length it’s called. It’s about 88 - 90 inches.
I think I tried that dress on! Is it a Marisa or something? Yeah, I’m pretty sure I have a picture of myself trying on that dress.
It’s actually a Judd Waddell dress. I believe Marisa does have a similar dress design too.
I love the dress with the sash! its gorgeous!
no sash- more classic and timeless for ceremony… and then jazz it up for the reception.
absolutely gorgeous!
Hi, Mrs. BP!
Do you still have Janette’s info? Can you post it or send it to me?
Thanks!
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Mrs. Bell Pepper, Philadelphia
Age and Occupation: 28, Resident Physician
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 30, Resident Physician
Engagement Date: May 30, 2006
Wedding Date: June 2007
Venue: Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts
About Me: I love whimsical details and design, everything that *sparkles*, sipping on hazelnut lattes, pugs, shopping for antiques and second-hand goods, scenic photography, delicate flowers, and checking out new restaurants in the city with my fianc??. We are planning our wedding at a unique city venue for about 75 close family members and friends. I have a lot of DIY ideas and I like to blog about ways to save money on your wedding.
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